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Trip Overview

The train between Cologne and Papenburg takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Papenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration
298 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Papenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 8:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Papenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 297.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Papenburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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